Lidstrom, Datsyuk nominated

The NHL just announced the awards finalists. Of course, Nicklas Lidstrom is up for the Norris Trohpy again as best defenseman, along with Scott Niedermayer and Chris Pronger of Anaheim. Pavel Datsyuk, last year's Lady Byng winner for sportsmanship, is nominated again, along with Colorado's Joe Sakic and Tampa Bay's Martin St. Louis.

Those were the Wings' only finalists. Henrik Zetterberg didn't get tabbed for the Selke (best defensive forward), likely because he missed the final 19 games of the season. Mike Babcock was not nominated for the Jack Adams Award as coach of the year. Alain Vigneault of Vancouver, Michel Thierien of Pittsburgh and Lindy Ruff of Buffalo were the finalists.

The Hart (MVP) finalists are Sidney Crosby of Pittsburgh, Roberto Luono of Vancouver and Martin Broedeur of New Jersey.